by beth | Jul 20, 2023 | Beliefs, Determination, Goals, Self Improvement, Success
In Le Tour de France, they bestow the iconic yellow jersey after each day of racing to the cyclist with the fastest overall time. Therefore it doesn’t necessarily go to the winner of that day’s stage and it can change hands often over the course of 21...
by beth | Jun 1, 2023 | Decisions, Determination, Power of the Mind, Self Improvement
Yesterday, I was driving out of Hoboken to go dress shopping at the Short Hills Mall. Getting out of town was like playing one of the old-fashioned plastic slide puzzle—move this way so you can go that way kind of thing. I was “bobbing and weaving” through...
by beth | May 23, 2023 | Determination, Dreams, Goals, Hard Work, Persistence, Self Improvement, Success
I went for a walk yesterday to get some exercise. As I headed up Washington Street, the bustling main artery of Hoboken where the majority of businesses are located, a random sign caught my eye—and I wish I had taken a picture of it. It was a very basic A-frame sign...
by beth | Apr 24, 2023 | Bravery, Choices, Determination, doubt, Grit
I was listening to Do Hard Things: The New Science of Real Toughness by Steve Magness yesterday and he shared a great story about one of his track athletes. She had become physically sick before a race, which had created some anxiety about races in general, and...
by beth | Mar 6, 2023 | Determination, Excuses, Goals, Growth, Habits, Motivational Monday, Self Improvement, Success
Prior to January 1st, I made a commitment/goal to go to yoga every Friday, unless I was out of town—and I have honored that commitment. I have wanted to have a yoga practice for a long time now. I know yoga is good for me. This particular yoga is in my building, so...
by Beth FItzgerald | Jan 17, 2023 | Choices, Determination, Goals, Hard Work, Persistence, Uncategorized
Do you want 2023 to be your best year? Of course you do, who wouldn’t? Let me share a story with you that might help. When we were getting ready to move back in June and July, I was incredibly worried about our 11+ year old Sheep-a-doodle, Sophie, being able to...
